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Romania: unemployment rate up to 5.4 pc

Mon, 03/07/2017 - 11:45

(ANSA) - BUCHAREST - The number of unemployed increased in
May by 7,425 as compared to the previous month, up to 478,312
and the unemployment rate rose to 5.4%, according to the data
released on Monday by the National Statistics Institute (INS).
According to the official figures, since the beginning of
this year, the unemployment fell in January and April, but grew
in February, March and May, a development economists say it is
in relation to the minimum wage increase since February 1, from
RON 1,250 to RON 1,450.
The unemployment is still higher among men, at a rate of 5.9%
in May, while among women, unemployment is only 4.7%, official
data show.
The employers and some economists have warned that the
increase is too fast and could affect some unskilled workers in
the poorest regions who are paid the minimum wage. (ANSA).

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